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A13 WXM

1993 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,546 mi
Last recorded159,546 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Golf104,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 WXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 159,546 miles

Advise All underbody has been undersealed

Advise Surface Corrosion to All brake discs due to standing

Pass 9 Aug 2023 159,447 miles

Advise surface corrosion to all brake discs due to standing

Fail 5 Aug 2023 159,444 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Advise surface corrosion to all brake discs due to standing

Pass 7 Jun 2022 159,373 miles

Advise slight binding to front brakes

Fail 7 Jun 2022 159,373 miles

Advise slight binding to front brakes

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 158,641 miles

Advise floor pan and sills have undergone welding and have been heavily undersealed

Advise this vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 27 May 2020 157,453 miles

Advise this vehicle has been welded and heavily under sealed

Fail 27 May 2020 157,453 miles

Advise this vehicle has been welded and heavily under sealed

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 157,336 miles

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Inner sills are heavily corroded but are not by a structual part

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres are worn heavily on the inside edges and are only just acceptable.

Fail 20 Dec 2018 157,336 miles

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Inner sills are heavily corroded but are not by a structual part

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres are worn heavily on the inside edges and are only just acceptable.

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 157,334 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Inner sills are heavily corroded but are not by a structual part

Advise both front tyres are worn heavily on the inside edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 156,967 miles

Advise Heavy corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Inner sills but is outside the prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Advise Nail in Tyre.

Fail 1 Dec 2015 156,967 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise Heavy corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Inner sills but is outside the prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Advise Nail in Tyre.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 156,550 miles

Advise Front and rear number plates have been changed for M.O.T Purposes only.

Advise Heavy corrosion to N/S/F Inner sill and floor but is not by a structual part.

Advise Heavy corrosion to O/S/F Inner sill and floor but is not by a structual part.

Advise Nail in N/S/R Tyre.

Advise Stone chip to windscreen.

Advise surface corrosion to front and rear brake disc's due to standing.

Fail 5 Mar 2014 156,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Advise Heavy corrosion to N/S/F Inner sill and floor but is not by a structual part.

Advise Heavy corrosion to O/S/F Inner sill and floor but is not by a structual part.

Advise Nail in N/S/R Tyre.

Advise Stone chip to windscreen.

Advise surface corrosion to front and rear brake disc's due to standing.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 154,234 miles

Advise Timing cover has dropped but is secure.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 154,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Advise Timing cover has dropped but is secure.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 153,764 miles

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Sills are starting to get weak.

Advise O/S/R Tyre is close to the legal limit of 1.6mm.

Advise exhaust bracket is broken (rear) but the exhaust is adequately supported so is aceptable.

Advise front and rear number plates have been changed for M.O.T Purposes only.

Advise slight misting of oil to N/S/R Shock absorber but is acceptable.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 151,827 miles

Advise front and rear number plate's have been changed for M.O.T Purposes.

Advise play in N/S/R Wheel bearing is only just acceptable at this time.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 151,155 miles

Advise number plates have been changed for M.O.T Purposes.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 151,155 miles

Advise number plates have been changed for M.O.T Purposes.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 148,060 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 148,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2006 139,347 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 129,903 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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A13 WXM is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 104,971 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 WXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A13 WXM registered?

A13 WXM is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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